First off, I want to thank everyone who has been stepping up connected to our church finances. As a ministry, we've been running behind pace of where we were last year and with us moving back toward full staffing...well....let me just say thank you for your generous and God honoring giving. As leaders, we run very lean operationally so that we can give locally and globally as we do.
Recently I posted this question on my facebook status:
Scott Sutherland is speaking on the depth of forgiveness in the life of Joseph toward his brothers. Question: why does it seem some people can release forgiveness and others hold onto offenses tightly?
Gauging from the outpouring of responses and email I know this is a deep subject. This will be just the tip of the iceberg. We have a tough time with forgiveness and it’s a complex subject. Throughout the course of my life I’ve been told phrases such as:
• That person said something about my father in this setting, and I’ll never forgive them.
• This person hurt my sister in this way, and I’m never going to let that go.
• When my dad died, this sibling of mine did this and wanted this and I just can’t get past it.
This subject is so multi-pronged that there is no way that one sermon is going to pour out enough love and grace to help everyone both experience the forgiveness and grace of God or to encourage them to release the forgiveness they need to.
This Sunday, we will have a decision time/altar call at the end of all three services. This is something you need to pray about. Pray about people who need the forgiveness of God in their lives. Pray about forgiveness you need to release. Pray about a family member who doesn’t know the Lord. Pray for your spouse and anything that may be standing between you.
This Sunday, we’ll have staff and people to meet you down front to help you take whatever your next step is.
We’ll be in Genesis 41-50 centering mostly on chapters 41 and 45.
This Friday night for elementary dads and sons we've got a fun night of pirates and treasures. Come to South Campus at 6 and enjoy some guy time with K - 5th grade kids and dads, grandpas, etc.
Saturday is our men’s fitness event. I want to encourage every man within our ministry to be a part of this excellent event. It happens from 6:30-9:30 p.m. I’m really looking forward to being in the man cave with a group of men who are pursuing God.
See you Sunday. — Scott
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